Photo: David De Gendt
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in Austin with a container garden and gravel.

Planter Boxes

Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.

Large country side yard full sun garden in Other with a container garden and gravel for summer.

Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design

California Landscape Construction

Dan Solomon
Mid-sized modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a container garden and concrete pavers for summer.

Vegetable Gardens

Maher & Greenwald Fine Gardens

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a container garden and mulch.

Urban Frenzy

KD Landscape

Landscape design by John Algozzini, lighting design by Kevin Manning. This project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It has also been featured in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. Photo courtesy of Bridget Clauson.

Modern Landscape in Mill Valley

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Newly installed plantings that provide a beautiful variety of colors and textures for year-round appeal. And chosen to soften and enhance the beauty of the horizontal fencing and concrete planters. Architect: Barry Peterson, Studio300A Architecture. Planting Plan Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Oakland CA Full Outdoor Living Remodel

System Pavers

Complete outdoor living remodel including: front yard, side walkway, backyard, patio and driveway.
Design ideas for a side yard garden in San Francisco with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Modern Condo

Double B Design, LLC

Steel planters at varying heights to enjoy while sitting around the fire pit. Trellis will act as a green screen to block the neighboring condo when vines grow in. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Root Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard garden in San Diego with a container garden and concrete pavers.

The Colony House

The Design Laboratory

Leland Gebhardt
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun garden in Phoenix with a container garden.

Broadmoor Residence- Maintenance and Construction

User

Design ideas for a large mediterranean front yard formal garden for summer in Denver with a container garden.

Малый сад на Анкудиновском шоссе

Максим Шкирев

Small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Other with mulch and a container garden for summer.

West Seattle Modern Living

Orion Rockscapes

Photo of a modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a container garden and concrete pavers.

IPE Decking & Fencing

Terraform

Design ideas for a large contemporary rooftop garden in New York with a container garden.

Custom COR-TEN Edging

Regenesis Ecological Design

This unique garden edging is long-lasting and low maintenance. COR-TEN steel edging is designed to weather over time. When it is initially installed the edging looks like regular galvanized steel, but overtime a thin layer of rust gives the garden a rustic, but modern look. Short dome textured architectural bronze path light by Kichler is ideal for use in lower planting and smaller garden areas.

RHOC Interior Design, Kitchen & Gardens | Coto de Caza, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

For the entry we gave the front door a mini face lift by painting it a dark rich brown to match the interior baseboards and flanked the doorway with a pair of Moroccan clay planters with white azaleas and pair of hand painted art for a little color!

Container Gardens

Table2Garden

Mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Other with a container garden and gravel.

Summer Containers

KMS Gardens and Design

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Chicago with a container garden for summer.

Brown Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.